Smoky Pork, Bacon and White Bean Chili from Smithfield® Recipe

Smoky Pork, Bacon and White Bean Chili from Smithfield® Recipe

  • 6 slices Smithfield® Thick Cut Bacon, cut into 1/4-inch-wide slices
  • 1 Smithfield® Applewood Smoked Bacon Seasoned Pork Loin Filet, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans (white kidney) or other white beans, drained
  • Salt
  • Sour cream
  • Thinly sliced green onions
  1. Cook bacon over medium-high heat in large saucepan until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from pan; drain.
  2. Add pork cubes and onion to bacon grease; saute until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in chili powder and paprika.
  3. Add tomatoes (with juices) and water to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until pork is tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
  4. Stir beans and 2/3 of bacon into chili. Cook and stir until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add salt to taste.
  5. Serve chili garnished with remaining bacon, sour cream and green onions.